Procedure for Grievance. 15.2.1 Except by mutual agreement, failure by the employer at any level to communicate a decision within the specified time limit shall permit the grievant to proceed to the next level. Except by mutual agreement, failure by the grievant, at any level, to appeal a grievance to the next level within the specified time will be deemed acceptance of the decision as rendered.
15.2.2 Indicated time allotments for specific steps in the time limits may be extended by mutual agreement of both parties.
15.2.3 The grievant is encouraged to attend all stages of the grievance process, but must attend the Informal Stage and Level I Stage unless by mutual agreement the grievant is excused. At all other stages, the grievant must indicate in writing the desire to be excused from the process.
15.2.4 Upon mutual consent, timelines will be accelerated for a grievance filed preceding long vacation periods, such as summer, so that the grievance may be adjudicated without undue delay.
15.2.5 All documents, communications and records dealing with the processing of a grievance will be filed in a separate grievance file and will not be kept in the personnel file of any participant.
15.2.6 A bargaining unit member may be represented by the Association at any level of the grievance proceeding.
15.2.7 When Level I, II, or III hearings are scheduled by management during the work day, the grievant, one representative and necessary witnesses will receive time off without loss of compensation for the purpose of processing the grievance. Both the grievant and the representative will be allowed up to four (4) hours of release time during the work day for the purpose of obtaining information about a filed grievance for Levels I and II, and up to eight (8) hours of release time for Level III, providing the release time does not occur during the instructional day.
15.2.8 The Association president or authorized designee may file a grievance where provisions of the contract are being violated. The president shall follow the informal stage before submission of the grievance at Level II.
15.2.9 All decisions rendered at Levels I and II of the grievance procedure will be in writing setting forth the decision and the reasons and will be transmitted promptly by the District to parties directly concerned and to the Association. Time limits for appeal provided the grievant in each level shall begin the day following receipt of a written decision.
15.2.10 In a case where an aggrieved bargaining unit mem...
Procedure for Grievance. It is agreed that any grievance must be presented under the process of this Article promptly and within the prescribed time limitations. Working days, for the purposes of the grievance procedure, shall mean teacher employment days. Any grievance not presented by the individual, or the Association in the event of an appeal to arbitration, within the time limitations shall be considered settled on the basis of the decision which was not appealed or shall be deemed settled on the basis of the decision in the last step to which the grievance was carried and shall not be further appealed or filed as a new grievance. Time limits in the appeal steps may be extended by mutual agreement in writing.
a. A teacher with a grievance shall first discuss the teacher’s alleged complaint with the teacher’s immediate supervisor with the objective of resolving the matter informally.
b. Every effort shall be made by both parties to maintain the informality of these discussions. Tape recorders shall not be permitted during these discussions.
a. If the grievance cannot be resolved informally, the teacher may file the grievance with the Principal. The grievance must be filed in writing within ten (10) working days from the alleged occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance or when the grievant knew of the event. The written grievance shall state the nature of the grievance, shall note the specific clause or clauses of the Agreement which have been violated, misinterpreted, or misapplied, and shall state the remedy requested.
b. Within seven (7) working days after such a written grievance is filed, the Principal shall meet with the grievant and both parties shall make a reasonable attempt to settle the grievance.
Procedure for Grievance. Grievance shall be handled in the following manner:
Procedure for Grievance. It is agreed that any grievance must be presented under the process of this Article promptly and within the prescribed time limitations. Working days, for the purposes of the grievance procedure, shall mean the GESSA employee’s employment days. Any grievance not presented by the individual, or the Association in the event of an appeal to arbitration, within the time limitations, shall be considered settled on the basis of the decision which was not appealed or shall be deemed settled on the basis of the decision in the last step to which the grievance was carried and shall not be further appealed or filed as a new grievance. Time limits in the appeal steps may be extended by mutual agreement in writing.
Step 1 A GESSA employee with a grievance shall first discuss the alleged complaint with the GESSA employee’s immediate supervisor, with the objective of resolving the matter informally. Every effort shall be made by both parties to maintain the informality of these discussions. Tape recorders shall not be permitted during these discussions.
Step 2 If the grievance cannot be resolved informally, the GESSA employee may file the grievance with the Associate Principal or appropriate building administrator.
Step 3 If the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved at the second step, the GESSA employee may file the grievance with the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. The grievance must be filled with the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources within five (5) working days from the receipt of the decision rendered in Step #2. Within ten (10) working days after such written grievance is filed, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources shall meet with the grievant and both parties shall make a reasonable attempt to settle the grievance. Within ten (10) working days after the third step grievance meeting, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources shall make a decision on the grievance and shall communicate it in writing to the GESSA employee, the Associate Principal or appropriate building administrator, and the Board.
Step 4 If the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved at the third step, the Association may submit, on behalf of the Association and the grieving GESSA employee, the grievance to binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings. The Association must submit in writing to the Assistant Superintendent f...
Procedure for Grievance. Any grievance must be presented under the process of this Article promptly and within the prescribed time limitations. Working days, for the purposes of the grievance procedure, shall mean the GESSA employee’s work day within their assigned calendar. Any grievance not presented by the individual, or the Association in the event of an appeal to arbitration, within the time limitations, shall be considered settled on the basis of the decision which was not appealed or shall be deemed settled on the basis of the decision in the last Level to which the grievance was carried and shall not be further appealed or filed as a new grievance. Time limits in the appeal Levels may be extended by mutual agreement in writing.
Procedure for Grievance. It is agreed that any grievance must be presented under the process of this Article promptly and within the prescribed time limitations. Working days for the purposes of the grievance procedure shall mean the GESPA employee's employment days. Any grievance not presented by the individual, or the Association in the event of an appeal to arbitration, within the time limitations shall be considered settled on the basis of the decision which was not appealed or shall be deemed settled on the basis of the decision in the last step to which the grievance was carried and shall not be further appealed or filed as a new grievance. Time limits in the appeal steps may be extended by mutual agreement in writing.
1. Step 1 A GESPA employee with a grievance shall first discuss the alleged complaint with the GESPA employee's immediate supervisor with the objective of resolving the matter informally. Every effort shall be made by both parties to maintain the informality of these discussions. Tape recorders shall not be permitted during these discussions.
Procedure for Grievance. 20 Section 11.3. Fees and Expenses of Arbitration: 21 Section 11.4. General Rules: 21 Section 11.5. Notice of Union Representation: 22 Section 11.6. Definitions: 22 Section 11.7. Miscellaneous Grievance Provision: 22 ARTICLE XII. DISCIPLINE 23 Section 12.1. Procedure of Discipline: 23 Section 12.2. Discipline and Discharge/Investigations 23 Section 12.3. Written Reprimand 24 Section 12.4. Purge of Personnel File 24 Section 12.5. Personnel File: 24 ARTICLE XIII. INVESTIGATIONS CONCERNING OFFICERS 25 Section 13.1. Right to Investigate: 25 Section 13.2. Right to Representation: 25 Section 13.3. Review of Recorded Media: 25 ARTICLE XIV. MEDICAL AND LIFE INSURANCE 26 Section 14.1. Medical Insurance: 26 Section 14.2. Life Insurance: 29 Section 14.3. Continuation of Benefit 29 Section 14.4. Retiree Health Insurance Program 30 Section 14.5 Retiree Health Savings Plan 30 Section: 14.6 Retiree Health Savings Plan – Annual Contribution .30 Section: 14.7 Personal Physical Fitness Testing 30 Section 14.8 Section 125/Flex Plan Participation 31
Procedure for Grievance. Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to provide an orderly method for resolving grievances. A determined effort shall be made to settle any such differences at the lowest possible level. Definition: A "grievance," as is used in this AGREEMENT, means a claim by either COTPA or the UNION that the terms of this AGREEMENT have been violated, or that a dispute exists concerning proper application or interpretation of this AGREEMENT. Grievances shall be processed in accordance with the procedures and time limits outlined in this section. All grievance notices shall specify the act or event grieved, the date of the occurrence, the identity of the employee(s) who claims to be aggrieved, the article and section of the AGREEMENT that has been violated, and the remedy sought. Working days shall be as defined in Article I, Section 15 Discipline and Rights of Employees.
Procedure for Grievance. In case COTPA Liaison and UNION President cannot settle a non-disciplinary grievance, the partymust submit a request in writing for arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the written opinion.
Procedure for Grievance
